Commercial Platform Lifts

Commercial Platform Lifts – ADA-Compliant Accessibility for Multi-Level Buildings

Commercial platform lifts are vertical transportation solutions designed to help businesses, schools, and public spaces meet ADA accessibility standards. These lifts provide safe, efficient access between levels without the need for extensive construction or elevator shafts.

Best For:
✔ Businesses and public buildings requiring ADA vertical access.
✔ Schools, churches, and government facilities with raised entries or split-level designs.
✔ Indoor and outdoor spaces where ramps or elevators aren’t practical.

Features:
🔹 ADA-compliant vertical travel up to 14 feet.
🔹 Weather-resistant options for outdoor use.
🔹 Smooth, quiet operation with safety features like emergency stop and obstruction sensors.
🔹 Space-saving design ideal for tight or retrofit installations.
🔹 Customizable platform sizes and finishes to match your environment.

Why Choose a Commercial Platform Lift?

Commercial platform lifts are an ideal solution for providing vertical access in public buildings, schools, offices, and businesses. These lifts deliver safe, ADA-compliant access without the need for expensive and invasive elevator installations.

✅ Reliable vertical travel for wheelchairs, power chairs, and mobility devices
✅ Suitable for indoor and outdoor environments
✅ Space-saving configurations for tight or retrofitted areas
✅ Custom options to blend with your building’s design

Features & Benefits of Our Commercial Platform Lifts

🔹 ADA Compliance – Fully compliant with accessibility regulations for public and commercial spaces.
🔹 Durable Construction – Built with weather-resistant materials for high-traffic and outdoor use
🔹 Flexible Configurations – Available in enclosed, shaftway, or open platform designs.
🔹 Safety-First Design – Equipped with emergency stop, obstruction sensors, and non-slip platforms.
🔹 Heavy-Duty Capacity – Handles up to 750 lbs or more for wheelchairs, scooters, and equipment.
🔹 Smooth, Quiet Operation – Professional-grade mechanics ensure a seamless user experience.

Full-Service Installation & Support for Commercial Lifts

At Access Elevator, Inc., we deliver more than just a lift—we provide complete accessibility solutions for commercial spaces. Our experienced team handles every step from consultation to installation and ongoing maintenance.

✔ Expert Site Evaluations & Code-Compliant Solutions
✔ Professional Installation by Trained Technicians
✔ Reliable Service & Support to Keep You Moving

Flexible Financing Available for Platform & Wheelchair Lifts!

Investing in an inclined platform lift or wheelchair lift is a big decision, and we’re here to make it easier. That’s why we offer flexible financing options to help you find an affordable solution for your mobility needs.

📞 Call us today to schedule a free consultation and discover the best accessibility options for your home or business!

Commercial ADA Lifts for Schools, Universities, Churches, Hotels, and More in Milwaukee, WI, Chicago, IL, Chicagoland and the Surrounding Areas


Some mobility issues and disabilities make it challenging for people to access public buildings. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides specific requirements and building codes for safe accessibility solutions that allow everyone to enter and exit a commercial building with relative ease.

Commercial ADA Lifts

Access Elevators and our vendors adhere to ADA requirements to ensure people with disabilities and limited mobility can safely enter public spaces with ease. Our commercial platform lifts provide users with a sense of independence and freedom because they don’t require assisted entries or exits, as per ADA requirements under rule 410.

We offer a wide range of accessibility options that help people in schools, churches, hotels, and other commercial properties come and go as they please.

Access Elevator Inc. serves Milwaukee, Chicago, Chicagoland, and the surrounding areas, providing exceptional accessibility features like ADA platform lifts, commercial elevators, and stairlifts. With an accessible solution from our professional team, you can be confident your commercial building will be ADA-compliant.

Schools

Platform and ceiling lifts for schools are highly beneficial to students. Wheelchair platform lifts are perfect for moving students vertically short distances to reach a platform or stage. Some disabled students may use a patient ceiling lift to gently lower themselves to the ground for exercise or help them move around the bathroom for hygiene purposes.

Access Elevator has solutions to any low-rise application. Whether your school needs new ADA-compliant inclined platform lifts on stairs or a vertical platform lift to help students in power chairs get to seats on stadium bleachers, we can help.

Hotels

Many hotels have spas or swimming pools, which can be problematic to an aging adult or disabled person with mobility issues. ADA requirements include several safe means of entry into pools to ensure that all guests feel welcomed and can participate in all available amenities. Pool lifts or sloped ramps are a must for every hotel swimming pool.

While ramps can help people with mobility issues enter and exit the pool, pool lifts gently move people in wheelchairs in and out of the water. We install several options for pool lifts, including a portable system that an attendant can move around the pool and a fixed rail system with a ceiling motor.

Churches

Places of worship like churches, synagogues, and mosques allow people to practice their religion and commune with others. For churches with stages, pulpits, exterior stairs, or multiple floors, installing vertical platform lifts, like an incline wheelchair lift, will allow those who can’t move about freely on their own to feel welcomed in the establishment.

Everything from wheelchair ramps to chair lifts for elderly patrons can help people feel closer to their community.

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Why Choose a Platform Lift from Access?

What makes a platform lift the right choice over a stair lift or elevator?
Platform lifts are ideal for individuals who use wheelchairs or scooters and need to travel safely between levels without transferring out of their mobility device. They’re often more affordable and require less structural modification than elevators, making them a practical solution for both residential and commercial use.
What’s the difference between an inclined and vertical platform lift?
An Inclined Platform Lift travels along the stairs, making it perfect for buildings where space is limited or where an elevator isn’t feasible. A Vertical Platform Lift moves straight up and down, like a mini elevator, and is great for accessing porches, decks, or different floors with a simple vertical rise.
Are Access platform lifts ADA compliant and safe?
Yes. All platform lifts installed by Access Elevator meet or exceed ADA requirements (when applicable), and are equipped with safety features such as non-slip platforms, guardrails, emergency stop buttons, and backup power systems to ensure safe, reliable operation.
Can I customize a platform lift to fit my space or needs?
Absolutely. Our team works with you to design and install a lift that fits your specific needs and architectural layout. We offer a variety of models, platform sizes, weight capacities, and finishes to ensure the lift is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Why should I choose Access Elevator for my platform lift installation?
With over 30 years of experience in accessibility solutions, Access Elevator provides expert consultation, professional installation, and ongoing service support. Our technicians are certified and trained to ensure your lift is installed safely and operates smoothly for years to come.
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